The Heights

Lynch School of Education to Hire Nine New Faculty

Heidi Dong • March 19, 2017

With many professors retiring, the Lynch School of Education is set to hire nine new faculty members within the next three years.

Students Spread Ideas at Spring BC Talks Event

Chris Russo and DJ Recny • March 19, 2017

Students discussed topics such as the future of big data and the U.S. criminal justice system.

History of Caliphates Provides No Solutions to Muslim Politics, Prof. Says

Katherine Murphy • March 19, 2017

“Since the caliphate did not provide the solution to the problem of Muslim politics in the past, it unlikely to in the future,” he said.

Boisi Center Hosts Discussion on Having Difficult Conversations

DJ Recny • March 19, 2017

Having an open mind and understanding other people’s perspectives were two skills discussed at the event.

Ask Someone on a Date—or Kerry Cronin Will Fail You

Sydney Koehler • March 18, 2017

Casual hookups aren't good, but asking someone to dinner in the North End basically means ‘I’d like to marry you,' Kerry Cronin said Thursday at her famous dating talk.

Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J., 24th University President, Dies at 92

Connor Murphy • March 18, 2017

A visionary and leading educator, Rev. J. Donald Monan, S.J., the 24th president of Boston College and its current chancellor, has died at the age of 92.

Tuition for 2017-18 School Year Set at $52,500

Connor Murphy • March 16, 2017

With this latest increase, undergraduate cost of attendance for next year will be $67,488.

UCS Introduces New Self-Help App

Heidi Dong • March 16, 2017

With an access code, BCWelltrack, students are able to sign up, create an account for WellTrack, and begin a personalized course to improve their mood through working on skills and exercises designed to address anxiety and depression.

Rolheiser Outlines Commandments Vital to Healthy Self Love

Sophia Fox • March 16, 2017

Rolheiser advised students to be idealistic, to not get too caught up in success, and to keep a good sense of humor.

America Landed Itself into Trump Presidency, Prof. Says

Mary Kate DiNorcia • March 16, 2017

“It is not a hyperbole to say that white supremacy sits at the heart of the American government,” Taylor said.

Career Center Introduces New Apps for Students

Chris Russo • March 16, 2017

One of the apps, LinkedIn Students, is in beta testing and is only available to students at 13 pilot schools.

Comey Talks Cybersecurity Amid Russia, Election Controversies

Connor Murphy • March 15, 2017

Comey did not address ongoing controversies over his role in the presidential election and President Trump's alleged ties to Russia.